jselvick

Hello All,

Just bought a 2008 535xi and had to do something with the 17's

Went to Discount Tire Direct and got 19" Beyern Mesh 8.5/9.5 with Continental 245/35 and 275/30. My concern and question is with the offset. They recommended ET30 front and rear, which is very agressive. Looks fine but no way I think I can do any lowering. Pics to follow....

Your thought??

THANKS!

jselvick

Here are some pics. Car is dirty, snowed here yesterday!!

mazekid15

The rear is okay, the front you might have to roll the fenders, its not terrible but you might want to look into that. I ran 33-35 before and I am tucked no problems.

BlaSTiWi

to the forum!

Now that you've changed the look from 17's w/ the 19's ... you also increase the visual gap ... ... between the fender & the tire.
And you are right w/ that offset you'll probably rub (at least on the rear) if you do the drop ... but that's just such a huge gap

If you click on the pic of my sig below you can see my side view w/ same tires & wheels size as you except ET35 front & ET40 rear then lowered.
On the rear I'm looking to go w/ 285/30 for additional sidewall & width next instead of adding 5mm (max) spacer to the back to bring it to ET35.

jselvick

Thanks for the feedback.

BlaSTiWi: How is your ride quality with the H&R springs? any alignment issues?

BlaSTiWi

I guess ride quality is depend on where you live as how the street around you but I have no problem w/ my ride quality and it's my daily drive too.
The other option you have is go w/ KW v3 coilovers that may set you back 3x-4x H&R springs. I have no alignment issue.

jselvick

In the Beyern Mesh would have to move up to a ET40 front and ET45 rear.

I may need to try something else.....

Maybe a Avant Garde M310? If so, any opinions on my Space Gray color, should I go Hyper Silver or Gunmetal?

MaixmAG

I am picking up a 2008 535xi tonight and very excited. Although i need to replace the wheels asap. I found these wheels they are from a 2008 535i.

I am not sure if i should buy them as i dont know if they are going to fit.

what i know is that my car has the stock 17in wheels and the ones I want to buy are:

2008 BMW 18" rims and Dunlop Tires(245/40 R18).

Will these fit on my car and if not what do i need to do to make them fit. The dealership is not very helpful.

Please help. Dont make me drive the car with the stock wheels

jselvick

They will not fit...Offsets on the 535i are very differnt than the xi models.

jselvick

Avant Garde M310's in Hyper Silver are on the way. 19/8.5/ET35 and 19/9.5/ET33

Hopefully by Monday.....pictures to follow.